Mon 1st October

11:13 [Draxar|Working] Channel: Can any .ox folk give me a guess at how long it'd take to get from Oxford train station to here: http://goo.gl/maps/fI3P0 (Not working (503), last checked 2019-01-01 22:01:01)

16:46 [medawork] also, if you haven't seen this already anyone - I have a new want for Empire - http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/398569_203446613121450_119025277_n.jpg (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:01:11)

16:46 [Veritas] Hmmm... just curious, does this look worth £160.00 or are there any obvious flaws people can spot? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXL-9MM-16-SWG-ALUMINIUM-ROUND-RIVETED-CHAINMAIL-CHAIN-MAIL-SHIRT-Large-Size-/160883024828?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=i (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:01:17)

10:26 [arachne_] damn. The url lied to me. This is not macrame, but I want a load of them for christmas decorations: http://www.macramesuperstore.com/craft-cord/Tinsel-Pom-Kit---Dana-Dinosaur__FF104.aspx (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:02:23)

13:13 [Bluebottle] ah, hm, looks like https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.3/ref/templates/api/#django.template.Template may be useful, will poke that (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:02:31)

18:46 [Bluebottle] Pufferfish: I can't tell if http://www.louthparanormal.co.uk/E_L_James_-_01_-_Fifty_Shades_of_Grey.pdf is legit or not but it looks like it might be (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:02:33)

11:26 [Draxar|Working] And I think it's fairly telling that this was one of our most shared graphics ever: http://p.twimg.com/AwzATUaCEAE_Seg.jpg:large (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:02:57)

11:26 [Draxar|Working] In other news, a hovering cat: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A4V-DO4CQAAqRMf.jpg (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:02:57)

17:00 [Draxar] ChessyPig: salavant: The ebooks thing reminds me of this: http://www.warrenellis.com/?p=14383 - comics companies not making specific thumbnails for their stuff on Comixology, despite the fact the covers as-is don't work that well for that..

19:46 [DragonDave] https://faculty.diversity.ucla.edu/resources-for/search-committees/search-toolkit/Impact_of_Gender.pdf - first time I've actually read the abstract, is a bit more nuanced than the article (shock, horror.) (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:03:17)

12:26 [Draxar|Working] is currently looking at getting himself http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3273339/Trail/searchtext%3ECROSSTRAINER.htm this, either when he moves, or when he's sucessfully cleared his bedroom to have room for it. (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:03:37)

20:46 [Draxar] What I'm actually after as the core thing is essentially something along these lines: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bar-Drinks-Measure-pourer-35ml-pack-12-/360353773100 (except one not 12) (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:03:47)

22:46 [DragonDave] http://www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dmgch11.pdf - explicitly states only applies to unmarried people and then basically says "the principle is everything is equivalent regardless of whether you're actually married."

15:26 [Pufferfish] I want one of these: http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/womenswear/women's-shirts/Green-plain-tailored-stretch-shirt . If anyone else wants shirts I am more than willing to play the 4-for-£100 game :) (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:04:19)

15:26 [fyrheafoc] http://ffcosplay.livejournal.com/232131.html says "Standard directions say to mix the Pros-Aide and paint on a 1-to-1 ratio. I found that I achieved better results by mixing slightly more Pros-Aide and less acrylic."

23:46 [tea] e.g. the talon in https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/412410_3153541071659_1059415949_o.jpg (although it's not too easy to see there) is the limit case of a talon that's solely for being a claw and having really pretty styling (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:04:54)

08:06 [freddie|work] I wonder if I should just add the porter job to my list. Since it's there. And I'm going to write a CHRIS/5 anyway. http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk/vacancies (Not working (403), last checked 2019-01-01 22:04:55)

13:40 [ZenGwen] Ahahaha. We finally ACTUALLY have a Republican who is both against abortion and for killing children. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/08/charlie-fuqua-arkansas-candidate-death-penalty-rebellious-children_n_1948490.html (Not working (403), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:01)

13:40 [Pufferfish] eeeeheeeheeee they are SO CUTE in the tiny sizes: http://www.mothercare.com/Superman-Pyjamas-With-Cape/LV4527,default,pd.html (Not working (410), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:03)

13:40 [Aquarion] and (b) http://www.onlineconnectionsinc.com/ is a company who creates identikit niche dating sites from http://www.inkdating.co.uk/ & http://www.meetlocalgoths.com/ to http://www.meetdoglovers.com/ (Not working (500), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:04)

13:40 [KremlinatWork] ...wow, I'd heard some of the idiocy, but it seems I avoided the worst bits: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/10/08/gay-marriage-lord-carey-nazi-germany_n_1948250.html?utm_hp_ref=uk (Not working (403), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:26)

16:26 [arachne_] I don't know if you'll be able to see the image, as facebook n'stuff, but this is a friend's cosplay for MCM this year: http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385612_351928698231849_563065821_n.jpg (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:41)

16:26 [arachne_] I'm guessing that no-one here would be interested in a baby polar bear learning to walk, but I'll just leave the link here anyway: http://i.minus.com/iBjggllWTYF0I.gif (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:05:41)

09:06 [Bluebottle] a quick Google suggests there wasn't a definitive list of knightly virtues, although I do like http://chivalrytoday.com/knightly-virtues/ (because one of those is a FALSE VIRTUE and EITHER BLASPHEMY OR HERESY I am not sure which :)

11:53 [Bluebottle] Whoa, nice. Are you going by your normal shoe size or by how long your foot is vs. this chart? http://www.vibramfivefingers.it/sizing.aspx (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:06:19)

15:40 [Bluebottle] salavant: I'm trying to find a decent summary of the term - there's an interesting essay at http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/9/ but it's quite long - but basically they're D&D not-quite-as-good clones written by people who wish they were playing the D&D

21:13 [Nightflare] guys i've never really looked at the stalls at Maelstrom but do you think i'd be able to get a kinda robe of this kind (think secretary wizard) http://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/mediawiki-public/images/thumb/5/54/DawnSeeker.jpg/394px-DawnSeeker.jpg (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:08:14)

19:26 [Gracewing] if you meant the headcollars: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NYLON-HEADCOLLAR-PONY-COB-FULL-LOTS-OF-COLOURS-/330764136729?pt=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&var=&hash=item4d03143119#ht_500wt_1054 ~£5 ish, each part/ring for that is £1-2 each (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:09:01)

17:40 [Draxar] Heeee. Someone busted his daughter's secret party whilst he was halfway across the country, due to having an app on his phone that measures power usage. http://www.rowetel.com/blog/?p=2381

20:26 [Draxar] Huh, they've also stolen concept art from Sacred 2: http://www.gosu.de/galerie/sacred-2/sacred-2-artworks - scroll down for a posturing goblin, same one as http://10-kingdoms.com/index.php/game-rules/2012-06-26-16-26-05/cheating (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:01)

20:26 [freddiefraggles] Right, for everybody who likes their Ron/Harry slash, this is not really the link you want to read, but for everyone else, feel free to read and cry with laughter as I have just done: http://archiveofourown.org/works/536304

00:13 [RedHillian] Channel: Reddit's "what is this thing" forum currently has a set of what appear to be d6 gaming dice with unusual markings on them - can anyone identify the game they come from? Thread at http://foip.me/UZ6a3R - karma awaits! (Not working (429), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:29)

11:20 [KremlinatWork] interesting to see some of the arguments here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-19572583 (the crux of one side appears to be "bus lanes are bad, because the rich people have cars and are the wealth creators, and it matters more if they get stu

14:06 [GraceWorking] O.o ?! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Leather-Horse-Riding-Chaps-/251165513850?pt=UK_Sporting_Goods_Equestrian_Clothing_MJ&hash=item3a7aa1987a Uh, you're adertising these as new, worn over a muddy boot, and that pony in the background has a thunking great band (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:46)

16:53 [Bluebottle] dwm_: Cuddles will always be the Teacher in the form of http://abundantenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/funshine-bear.jpg to me (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:48)

19:40 [RedHillian] Channel: Reddit's "what is this thing" forum currently has a set of what appear to be d6 gaming dice with unusual markings on them - can anyone identify the game they come from? Thread at http://foip.me/UZ6a3R - karma awaits! (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:55)

19:40 [Gracewing] Wol.. I think Matt is growing his head hair through his face: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10244_10151252401631083_681273341_n.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:10:56)

12:20 [Draxar|Working] BSG fans may appreciate the title of Unlock Democracy's latest blogpost on jobs for generals: http://foip.me/R7XPW1 "Lobbying scandals: All of this has happened before and all of this will happen again." (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:11:25)

20:40 [Canashir] Anyway, if you want good absinthe, one approach would be to look at http://www.absintheonline.com/ on the grounds that I don't think they sell anything that isn't good. Alternatively, look at the informed reviews on the likes of http://www.oxygenee.com/

23:26 [fudge] If people really want it, it's at https://dl.dropbox.com/u/14638208/Natural%20Harvest%20-%20A%20collection%20of%20Semen-Based%20Recipes.pdf until I get bored of it being there.... (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:12:22)

21:40 [celticknots] so... i've been trying to design a suit of armour that fits the navarr theme. now sure i'm doing too well with either of these https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/622636_10151065606896541_363628094_o.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:12:46)

00:26 [Mal] Okay, I see 'And they laid the ark of the LORD upon the cart, and the coffer with the mice of gold and the images of their emerods. (1 Samuel 6:11)' on a website and assume it's a screwy translation. But no. http://bible.cc/1_samuel/6-11.htm I think I mis

09:46 [Pufferfish] http://www.cam.ac.uk/univ/notices/20120528-immigration-statement.html there we go (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:13:49)

09:46 [hikari] https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/644638_428297480564535_1148197840_n.jpg - I can't help but think the driver was bored. (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:13:49)

15:20 [dwm_] Arnthor: You probably don't want to think about this now, but saw: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-21702/ ("Assistant Secretary of the School of Arts and Humanities") (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:13:56)

15:20 [dwm_] Arnthor: I also saw: http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-21472/ ("Two University Lectureships in early modern British history") (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:13:56)

15:20 [Draxar|Working] I'm currently vaguely leaning towards a more boot-style (covering over my ankle) thing in this sort of colour/style: http://www.catshoessale.com/images/CAT-Mens-Gunnison-Steel-Toe-Work-Boots-Light-Brown%20(1).jpg (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:13:57)

18:06 [Draxar|Working] We (unlock democracy) are trying to push that they do come out. And you can co-sign our letter here: http://action.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/bercow (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:14:02)

20:53 [Gracewing] Right, dad has told me about this: http://www.jet-uk.org/ which means that I 'should' apply, which means I HAVE TO APPLY or there will be sarcasm and being told I'm a waaste of money. really. How creative can I be to lie to him and just not do it?

10:46 [oxfordgirl] Here is video of a paraplegic walking with a robot exoskeleton. http://www1.whdh.com/features/articles/healthcast/BO148882/rewalk-exoskeleton-revealed/ (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:14:20)

18:20 [Bluebottle] apparently LoseIt runs on CloudBees (I haven't heard a name as Web 2.0-y as that for a while), but that's still a layer between it and Amazon infrastructure: http://www.cloudbees.com/case-study/lose-it.cb (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:15:31)

22:06 [Pufferfish] I'm afraid it's still on the wiki because I have failed at putting it on the actual website, but http://www.srcf.ucam.org/tt/wiki.pl?Banquet (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:15:58)

11:13 [Bluebottle] ...well, I went looking for spoons and instead found this marvellous thing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-Home-Music-Note-Spoon-Teaspoon-Infuser-Filter-Tea-Sieve-Strainer-/121005212435?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2c790313 (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:17:17)

11:13 [Cassandra_] Job in Oxford for someone interested in breaking in to web wrangling. http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=4026907&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_premjb-ttl-cn&ut=0gzP-udGkeF5s1 (Not working (999), last checked 2019-01-01 22:17:17)

14:00 [Bluebottle] there's an article linked from that Al-Jazeera one that's quite short, but the headline says most of it: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/07/26/republican-candidate-quits-after-companion-caught-voting-while-dead/ (Not working (403), last checked 2019-01-01 22:17:23)

16:46 [Beornwulf] http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280998310390?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649 is the one I grabbed. didn't meet the reserve, but I was the high bidder so got it anyway :P (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:17:34)

18:46 [Bluebottle] I might try reading this story but whether or not he's good with narrative, he doesn't seem to be massively good at the basics of writing based on http://the-monoblos.deviantart.com/art/T-F-D-Chapter-2-331055430 (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:18:31)

21:33 [fyrheafoc] so, would this sort of outfit work for Auroch? https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/47434_10150254752365206_1978090_n.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:18:31)

21:33 [MorkaisChosen] For reference, I was in my lot: https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p206x206/418240_10151413253325249_1422374976_n.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:18:32)

19:46 [MorkaisChosen] oxfordgirl: I made a friend at the weekend! https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/541215_528497880511515_863390022_n.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:19:14)

15:13 [Bluebottle] dragondave: http://gamedev.stackexchange.com/questions/11155/cost-of-game-development-and-maintenance-of-an-mmorpg has some people doing back-of-envelope calculations of those (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:19:48)

20:46 [DragonDave] This is dying out for a gas mask: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/4132GQ87P7L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU02_.jpg (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:15)

23:33 [oxfordgirl] I am seeing http://www.coinstreet.org/whatson/exhibitions-and-events/the-white-picture.html this in London on Saturday. I have decided. (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:18)

23:33 [Canashir] I suspect the system Isentropic Energy are working on might be more viable in terms of materials availability for building at that sort of scale... it's based on pumping heat from one gravel tank to another; the hot tank is at 12 bar or so, nothing much. (Not working (400), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:30)

23:33 [Canashir] And the reason I'm working out things like "How much steel would we need, and is there that much?" is because of http://physics.ucsd.edu/do-the-math/2011/08/nation-sized-battery/ and http://physics.ucsd.edu/do-the-math/2011/09/got-storage-how-hard-can-it- (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:31)

10:40 [Draxar|Working] In other news, The Times appears to think this is goth: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/multimedia/archive/00350/115610506__350719j.jpg (Not working (404), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:40)

13:26 [Bluebottle] I have heard the term "American exceptionalism" before, and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/robert-forrest/congress-science-research-budget-cuts_b_1606743.html has a mention of "American scientific exceptionalism" but that doesn't actually *mean* the same t (Not working (403), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:43)

16:13 [Bluebottle] I have updated http://mainmast.dyndns.org/~bluebottle/10-kingdoms-art.html with more art from various places but I just don't care anymore (Not working (502), last checked 2019-01-01 22:20:50)